RUSTY COSTANZA / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE St. Augustine standout Terry Lucas has made his college choice.

Five Metro area football players have made their college choices in advance of National Signing Day on Wednesday.

All-state defensive back Ellis Carey of Helen Cox verbally committing to McNeese State, St. Augustine quarterback Terry Lucas and West St. John offensive lineman Cailin Cola pledging to Nicholls State and Warren Easton defensive end Kevon Foster and West St. John linebacker Darzil Washington choosing ULL, their coaches said.

Carey, a 6-foot-1, 205-pound free safety and All-Metro selection, chose the Cowboys from Lake Charles Monday, Cox Coach Willie Brooks said. Carey, a four-year starter and the District 8-4A Defensive Player of the Year as a senior, also had official offers from Louisiana Tech and South Alabama.

Lucas, 6-1, 190, committed to Nicholls on Friday following a two-day official visit to Thibodaux. Lucas projects as a wide receiver or running back, but also could play some at some quarterback, St. Augustine Coach David Johnson said.

Foster, 6-6, 255, chose ULL from group of 12 official offers and projects as a full qualifier, Easton Coach Tony Hull said. Foster made official visits to ULL and Prairie View and declined trips to Western Kentucky, Hampton and Tennessee State committing to the Ragin' Cajuns.

Washington, 6-2, 230, also made official visits to Texas A&M, ULM and Arkansas State in addition to drawing interest from Memphis and Louisiana Tech, WSJ Coach Robert Valdez said. Washington was a first-team All-District 8-1A selection as a senior at West St. John after transferring from Hahnville.

Cola, 6-3, 290, was a three-year starter who chose between Nicholls State and Southern. Valdez said. Cola likely projects as a guard.

Carey and Lucas full academic qualifiers while Foster, Washington and Cola project as a full qualifier, their coaches said.